Events

Saturdays from 10 – 11 AM, March 1 – April 5, 2025
This is 5 week class.
This drama class for younger children is designed to boost their self-esteem and explore their creativity without the pressure of learning lines. The young actors-to-be will learn basic theatre skills, public speaking skills, short & long term improvisation, and spontaneity through games and exercises. All in a fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment.
NO CLASS: Saturday March 22
Instructor – Lora Strosnider
Register OnlineAge Restriction:
For ages 8 – 10
Cost:
$100
CCAC members receive a 10% discount with promo code MEMBER

Saturdays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, March 1 – April 5, 2025
This is a 5 week class.
This drama class is designed to boost students self-esteem and explore their creativity without the pressure of learning lines. The young actors-to-be will learn basic theatre skills, public speaking skills, short & long term improvisation, and spontaneity through games and exercises. All in a fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment.
NO CLASS: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Instructor – Lora Strosnider

Register OnlineAge Restriction:
For ages 11 – 13
Cost:
$100
CCAC members receive a 10% discount with promo code MEMBER

McDaniel College student actors perform in McDaniel College Theatre’s production of “Legally Blonde.” Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and 2001 film with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Neil Benjamin and a book by Heather Hach.

Join us for Wings for Healing, a Wing-Eating Contest where all proceeds support victims of sexual violence.
Teams of four (ages 18 and older) will compete to see who can eat the most wings in a set amount of time.
There will be two first-place winners: one for the most actual wings eaten and another for the most wings eaten, including fundraising–$1 raised = 1 wing added to your total!

Benefits the Westminster High School Instrumental Music Programs
Get a group together and come out to play BINGO for a fun Friday Night and the chance to win some great prizes. Payments can be made via Venmo or Paypal on www.owlband.org. If you would like reserved seating for a group please contact us atowlbandbingo@gmail.com
Doors open at 5:30 PM. Games start at 7 PM.

Tickets: $25 (before 3/30/25) if purchased at www.owlband.org.
Prizes like Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Kate Spade and Michael Kors.
Raffles, special games, 50/50 and door prizes!
Delicious food and baked goods for sale.

Questions? Email owlbandbingo@gmail.com

McDaniel College student actors perform in McDaniel College Theatre’s production of “Legally Blonde.” Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and 2001 film with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Neil Benjamin and a book by Heather Hach.

One Day Class
Instructor: Brody Bond
Getting unstuck in the process of writing a song.
Brody gives a look at the process of how he writes songs, and invites attendees into the creative process. Examples, tips, and demonstrations will be offered throughout.
TOPICS INCLUDE:The promise and possibilityof writing a song,Elements of a song,Methods and ideas for getting started on writing a song,How to gain the courage to write a song, and Helpful tools and tips for songwriters
All experience levels are welcome.
All supplies provided.
Teacher Bio:To listen to most of Brody Bond’s songs is to fall into a bit of a trap. You might hear something that at first feels comfortable and familiar. But then you realize something else is happening. You’re being offered new ways to perceive your experience in the world.
Brody Bond, a performing songwriter from Baltimore, MD, hopes his songs can be a type of emotional resource for people. With a voice that’s confident though fragile, melodies that take surprising turns, and lyrics that are as smart as they are emotionally vulnerable, Brody’s songs will delight especially the critical listener, and especially anyone who has grown from heartbreaking circumstances.
https://brodybond.com/
Register OnlineAge Restriction:
Ages 18+
Cost:
$75
Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

McDaniel College student actors perform in McDaniel College Theatre’s production of “Legally Blonde.” Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and 2001 film with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Neil Benjamin and a book by Heather Hach.

The Carroll Business Network brings small business leaders together, educates on actionable business topics, and builds relationships in the community. The Network promotes community-building by sharing contact information with all speakers and attendees. A complete roster of speakers is provided. This monthly event includes lunch.
The Carroll Business Network meets on the first Monday of every month at Tony’s Japanese Restaurant in Sykesville from 12pm-1:30, with postponement dates in case of Federal holidays. Registration is completed via the event web portal.
Over a relaxed meal, attendees are given the chance to improve network with fellow business owners. The Carroll Business Network also seeks to help increase the exposure of local businesses through live video uploads to Facebook of attendee elevator pitches. Keynote speakers are featured at each event, focusing on specific business-related topics. The program’s curriculum consists of 12 topics relevant to business development and sustainability. See the full list of speakers and events below.
The Carroll Business Network is an evolution of the Carroll Marketing Group which was started ten years ago by Amy Giannakoulious, co-owner of Trembling Giant Marketing, as a way to connect local small business leaders and expand inter-community business relationships. The core goals of the organization are networking, education, and community. Each lunch event emphasizes an open-door policy and warm atmosphere to bring together businesses in the shared goals of professional excellence.
All events are from 12pm – 1:30pm

1 Million Cups Westminster is a program held for the community, by the community!
We are connected to a nationwide entrepreneurial organization which hosts weekly events that bring entrepreneurs in the Westminster community together over coffee and conversations. Coordinated by local business volunteers, these events are open to entrepreneurs and business/nonprofit owners of companies less than 5 years old.
We meet every other Wednesday @ 9:00 AM. Sign up for email info and reminders, and apply to present, by visiting https://www.1millioncups.com/westminster
Subscribe to the 1MC Westminster YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1millioncupswestminster48
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1MCWestminster/

Dolen Perkins-Valdez is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Balm, Wench, and Take My Hand, which was a Target Book Club pick and earned her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Fiction. She is known for reaching into the archives of American history and excavating the stories of long-forgotten Black men and women. And in Happy Land, she widens her scope to uncover the true story of an entire kingdom that existed in history and very few know about. Hidden in the hills of Appalachia, there was once The Kingdom of the Happy Land, a territory ruled and owned by formerly enslaved people. Inspired by stories of African royals, they reclaimed their freedom on American soil. For a while they thrived… until the kingdom suddenly disappeared. Happy Land, shares a fictionalized account of the real Kingdom of the Happy Land, a historical moment which has barely been explored until now. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Please register for this free event at the link below.
https://ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/happy-land
Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
Carroll Voices 250 speaker series celebrates the United States Semiquincentennial. The United States Semiquincentennial, also called the Bisesquincentennial, the Sestercentennial or the Quarter Millennial, will be the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.

The orientation is an in-depth look at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
New member businesses and their representatives are welcome to attend.
Current member businesses and their representatives who need a refresher are also welcomed and encouraged to participate.
Not a member but interested in joining and want to learn more? You are welcome to come as well!
You will meet the Chamber staff and volunteers. Be sure to bring your business cards and begin building relationships with other new members.
Orientations take place on the FIRST THURSDAY EACH MONTH. Seating is limited, so please register online or call 410-848-9050 to RSVP.